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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 155.82 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 155.82 and 73.70 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 155.82 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/155.82 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 155.82 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 11,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,483.93/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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