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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 166.02 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 166.02 and 73.11 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 166.02 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/166.02 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 166.02 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 12,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.72/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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