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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 152.70 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 152.70 and 73.30 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 152.70 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/152.70 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 152.70 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 11,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.32/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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