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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 152.66 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 152.66 and 73.72 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 152.66 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/152.66 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 152.66 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 11,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.10/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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