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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.24 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.24 and 73.32 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.24 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.24 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.24 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 11,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015.60/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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