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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.70 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.70 and 73.89 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.70 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.70 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.70 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 11,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,283.00/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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