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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 165.64 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 165.64 and 73.43 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 165.64 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/165.64 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 165.64 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 12,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.95/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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