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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 151.96 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 151.96 and 73.30 is: 101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 151.96 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/151.96 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 151.96 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 11,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,139.42/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.12

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