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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.73, 165.21 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.73, 165.21 and 75.45 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.73 : 165.21 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.73/165.21 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.73x = 165.21 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.73x = 12,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465.09/119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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