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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 166.38 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 166.38 and 73.94 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 166.38 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/166.38 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 166.38 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 12,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.31/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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