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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.26 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.26 and 73.89 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.26 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.26 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.26 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 11,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176.60/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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