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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.04 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.04 and 73.52 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.04 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.04 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.04 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,957.42/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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