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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.61, 150.55 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.61, 150.55 and 73.22 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.61 : 150.55 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.61/150.55 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.61x = 150.55 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.61x = 11,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022.34/100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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