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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 144.30 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 144.30 and 73.30 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 144.30 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/144.30 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 144.30 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 10,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577.19/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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