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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.58, 110.89 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.58, 110.89 and 73.58 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.58 : 110.89 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.58/110.89 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.58x = 110.89 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.58x = 8,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.36/73.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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