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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.19, 109.47 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.19, 109.47 and 67.73 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.19 : 109.47 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.19/109.47 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.19x = 109.47 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.19x = 7,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.86/73.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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