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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.67, 165.16 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.67, 165.16 and 73.05 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.67 : 165.16 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.67/165.16 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.67x = 165.16 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.67x = 12,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065.03/119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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