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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.61 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.61 and 73.74 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.61 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.61 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.61 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 11,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253.96/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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