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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 155.04 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 155.04 and 73 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 155.04 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/155.04 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 155.04 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 11,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317.92/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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