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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 152.40 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 152.40 and 73.52 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 152.40 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/152.40 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 152.40 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 11,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.69/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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