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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.41 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.41 and 73.44 is: 109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.41 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.41 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.41 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 11,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046.29/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.88

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