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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 152.26 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 152.26 and 73.50 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 152.26 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/152.26 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 152.26 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 11,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191.11/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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