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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.73, 179.60 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.73, 179.60 and 73.53 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.73 : 179.60 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.73/179.60 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.73x = 179.60 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.73x = 13,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206.17/119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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