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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 152.10 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 152.10 and 73.38 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 152.10 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/152.10 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 152.10 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 11,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.67/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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