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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 153.06 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 153.06 and 73.60 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 153.06 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/153.06 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 153.06 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 11,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265.22/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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