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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 165.50 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 165.50 and 73.34 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 165.50 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/165.50 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 165.50 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 12,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.13/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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