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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.12 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.12 and 73.84 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.12 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.12 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.12 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 11,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084.86/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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