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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.93 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.93 and 73.35 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.93 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.93 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.93 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 11,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,364.69/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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