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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 166.90 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 166.90 and 71.83 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 166.90 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/166.90 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 166.90 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 11,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989.02/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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