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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.71, 165.21 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.71, 165.21 and 73.11 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.71 : 165.21 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.71/165.21 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.71x = 165.21 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.71x = 12,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078.27/119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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