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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.57 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.57 and 73.71 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.57 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.57 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.57 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 11,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,246.69/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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