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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 155.53 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 155.53 and 73.27 is: 109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 155.53 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/155.53 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 155.53 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 11,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,395.68/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.85

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