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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.91, 151.72 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.91, 151.72 and 73.10 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.91 : 151.72 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.91/151.72 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.91x = 151.72 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.91x = 11,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.93/109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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