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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.75, 150.99 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.75, 150.99 and 73.75 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.75 : 150.99 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.75/150.99 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.75x = 150.99 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.75x = 11,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.51/100.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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