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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 151.87 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 151.87 and 73.20 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 151.87 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/151.87 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 151.87 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 11,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,116.88/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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