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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 152.94 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 152.94 and 73.99 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 152.94 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/152.94 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 152.94 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 11,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.03/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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