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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 166.05 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 166.05 and 73.71 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 166.05 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/166.05 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 166.05 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 12,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,239.55/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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