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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 166.03 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 166.03 and 73.68 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 166.03 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/166.03 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 166.03 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 12,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233.63/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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