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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 166.95 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 166.95 and 71.88 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 166.95 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/166.95 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 166.95 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 12,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000.37/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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