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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.61 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.61 and 73.77 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.61 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.61 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.61 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 11,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258.34/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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