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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 166.03 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 166.03 and 73.71 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 166.03 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/166.03 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 166.03 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 12,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238.07/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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