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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.73, 161.52 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.73, 161.52 and 73.38 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.73 : 161.52 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.73/161.52 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.73x = 161.52 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.73x = 11,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,852.34/107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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