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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 165.78 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 165.78 and 73.51 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 165.78 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/165.78 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 165.78 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 12,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186.49/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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