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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 152.69 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 152.69 and 73.81 is: 101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 152.69 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/152.69 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 152.69 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 11,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269.87/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.81

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