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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.37, 152.44 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.37, 152.44 and 73.70 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.37 : 152.44 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.37/152.44 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.37x = 152.44 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.37x = 11,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233.88/110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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