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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.72 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.72 and 73.65 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.72 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.72 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.72 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 11,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.53/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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