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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.71, 156.72 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.71, 156.72 and 73.73 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.71 : 156.72 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.71/156.72 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.71x = 156.72 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.71x = 11,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554.18/104.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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