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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 153.05 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 153.05 and 73.91 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 153.05 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/153.05 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 153.05 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 11,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,311.78/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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