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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.69, 165.17 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.69, 165.17 and 73.69 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.69 : 165.17 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.69/165.17 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.69x = 165.17 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.69x = 12,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.38/119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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