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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 154.32 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 154.32 and 73 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 154.32 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/154.32 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 154.32 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 11,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265.36/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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