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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 149.88 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 149.88 and 73.66 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 149.88 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/149.88 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 149.88 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 11,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,040.16/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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