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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 150.53 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 150.53 and 73.33 is: 109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 150.53 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/150.53 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 150.53 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 11,037.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,037.62/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.65

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