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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 149.93 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 149.93 and 73.73 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 149.93 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/149.93 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 149.93 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 11,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054.62/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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