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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 166.86 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 166.86 and 71.81 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 166.86 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/166.86 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 166.86 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 11,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,982.90/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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