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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 165.95 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 165.95 and 73.60 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 165.95 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/165.95 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 165.95 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 12,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.88/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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