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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.05 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.05 and 73.83 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.05 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.05 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.05 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 11,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078.19/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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