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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.15, 150.42 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.15, 150.42 and 73.42 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.15 : 150.42 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.15/150.42 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.15x = 150.42 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.15x = 11,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,043.74/100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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