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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151.36 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151.36 and 73.76 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151.36 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151.36 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151.36 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 11,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164.31/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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