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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 150.52 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 150.52 and 73.04 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 150.52 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/150.52 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 150.52 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 10,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,994.17/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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