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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 152.94 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 152.94 and 73.51 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 152.94 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/152.94 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 152.94 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 11,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.62/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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