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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 152 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 152 and 73.37 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 152 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/152 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 152 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 11,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152.24/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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