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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.10 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.10 and 72.73 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.10 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.10 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.10 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 10,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.77/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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