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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.07 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.07 and 73.85 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.07 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.07 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.07 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 11,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,156.52/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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