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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 165.45 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 165.45 and 73.29 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 165.45 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/165.45 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 165.45 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 12,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125.88/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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