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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73, 100.89 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73, 100.89 and 55.51 is: 76.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73 : 100.89 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73/100.89 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73x = 100.89 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73x = 5,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.62/73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.71

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