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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 155.60 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 155.60 and 73.16 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 155.60 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/155.60 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 155.60 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 11,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.70/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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