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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.76 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.76 and 73.10 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.76 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.76 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.76 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 11,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,020.56/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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