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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 150.18 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 150.18 and 73.82 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 150.18 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/150.18 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 150.18 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 11,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,086.29/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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