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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 151.79 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 151.79 and 73.23 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 151.79 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/151.79 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 151.79 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 11,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115.06/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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