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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 150.51 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 150.51 and 73.18 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 150.51 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/150.51 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 150.51 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 11,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014.32/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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