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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 151.88 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 151.88 and 73.31 is: 101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 151.88 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/151.88 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 151.88 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 11,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.96/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.08

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