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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 167.10 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 167.10 and 102.73 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 167.10 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/167.10 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 167.10 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 17,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166.18/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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