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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 152.15 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 152.15 and 73.52 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 152.15 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/152.15 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 152.15 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 11,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.06/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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