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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 155.54 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 155.54 and 73.91 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 155.54 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/155.54 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 155.54 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 11,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494.81/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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