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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 152.72 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 152.72 and 73.90 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 152.72 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/152.72 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 152.72 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 11,286.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286.01/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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