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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.06, 153.96 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.06, 153.96 and 73.94 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.06 : 153.96 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.06/153.96 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.06x = 153.96 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.06x = 11,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.80/103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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