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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.63 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.63 and 73.83 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.63 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.63 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.63 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 11,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268.30/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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