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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 152.28 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 152.28 and 73.49 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 152.28 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/152.28 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 152.28 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 11,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190.30/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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