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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 166.08 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 166.08 and 73.75 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 166.08 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/166.08 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 166.08 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 12,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248.40/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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