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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 150.92 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 150.92 and 73.59 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 150.92 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/150.92 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 150.92 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 11,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105.08/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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