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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.42 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.42 and 73.02 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.42 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.42 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.42 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 11,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130.00/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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