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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.94, 151.73 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.94, 151.73 and 73.17 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.94 : 151.73 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.94/151.73 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.94x = 151.73 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.94x = 11,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,101.72/109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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