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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.67 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.67 and 73.97 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.67 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.67 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.67 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 11,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,217.90/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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