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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 153.04 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 153.04 and 73.62 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 153.04 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/153.04 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 153.04 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 11,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266.80/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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