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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.89, 155.43 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.89, 155.43 and 73.52 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.89 : 155.43 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.89/155.43 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.89x = 155.43 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.89x = 11,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.44/103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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