Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119, 164.26 and 73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 119, 164.26 and 73 is: 100.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119 : 164.26 = 73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119/164.26 = 73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119x = 164.26 × 73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119x = 11,990.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,990.98/119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100.76
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