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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 152.55 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 152.55 and 73.69 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 152.55 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/152.55 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 152.55 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 11,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241.41/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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