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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 151.94 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 151.94 and 73.34 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 151.94 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/151.94 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 151.94 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 11,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.28/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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