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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 151.71 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 151.71 and 73.14 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 151.71 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/151.71 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 151.71 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 11,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095.23/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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