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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.52 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.52 and 73.68 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.52 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.52 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.52 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 11,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237.67/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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