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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 152.35 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 152.35 and 73.60 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 152.35 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/152.35 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 152.35 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 11,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,212.96/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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