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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 151.75 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 151.75 and 73.16 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 151.75 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/151.75 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 151.75 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 11,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102.03/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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