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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.50 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.50 and 73.72 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.50 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.50 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.50 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 11,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.30/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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