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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 152.27 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 152.27 and 73.42 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 152.27 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/152.27 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 152.27 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 11,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179.19/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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