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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.62, 110.97 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.62, 110.97 and 71.10 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.62 : 110.97 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.62/110.97 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.62x = 110.97 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.62x = 7,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889.97/73.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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