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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 166.14 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 166.14 and 73.79 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 166.14 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/166.14 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 166.14 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 12,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259.29/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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