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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 151.74 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 151.74 and 73.18 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 151.74 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/151.74 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 151.74 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 11,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104.33/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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