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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 165.55 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 165.55 and 73.35 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 165.55 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/165.55 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 165.55 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 12,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,143.09/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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