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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.22 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119, 164.22 and 73 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119 : 164.22 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119/164.22 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119x = 164.22 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119x = 11,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,988.06/119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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