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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.89 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.89 and 73.64 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.89 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.89 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.89 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 11,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111.55/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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