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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 155.70 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 155.70 and 73.46 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 155.70 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/155.70 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 155.70 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 11,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,437.72/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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