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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 166.96 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 166.96 and 65.72 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 166.96 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/166.96 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 166.96 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 10,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972.86/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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