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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.32 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.32 and 73.90 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.32 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.32 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.32 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108.65/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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