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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 152.32 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 152.32 and 73.57 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 152.32 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/152.32 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 152.32 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 11,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,206.18/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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