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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 148.98 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 148.98 and 73.05 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 148.98 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/148.98 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 148.98 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 10,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.99/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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