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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 166.31 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 166.31 and 73.89 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 166.31 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/166.31 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 166.31 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 12,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287.44/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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