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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.28 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.28 and 73.89 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.28 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.28 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.28 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 12,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286.06/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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