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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.12 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.12 and 73.44 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.12 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.12 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.12 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.37/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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