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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.65, 165.07 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.65, 165.07 and 73.04 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.65 : 165.07 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.65/165.07 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.65x = 165.07 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.65x = 12,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.71/119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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