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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 165.56 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 165.56 and 101.73 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 165.56 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/165.56 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 165.56 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 16,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841.91/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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