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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 153.97 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 153.97 and 73.74 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 153.97 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/153.97 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 153.97 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 11,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353.75/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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