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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 152.62 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 152.62 and 73.75 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 152.62 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/152.62 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 152.62 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 11,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.59/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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