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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.35, 149.55 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.35, 149.55 and 73.44 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.35 : 149.55 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.35/149.55 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.35x = 149.55 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.35x = 10,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982.95/108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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