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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.05, 150.64 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.05, 150.64 and 73.18 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.05 : 150.64 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.05/150.64 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.05x = 150.64 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.05x = 11,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023.84/100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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