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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.01, 153.14 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.01, 153.14 and 73.73 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.01 : 153.14 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.01/153.14 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.01x = 153.14 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.01x = 11,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.60/111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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