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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.29, 110.73 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.29, 110.73 and 73 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.29 : 110.73 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.29/110.73 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.29x = 110.73 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.29x = 8,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083.29/80.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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