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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 153.24 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 153.24 and 73.66 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 153.24 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/153.24 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 153.24 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 11,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287.50/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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