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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 149.92 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 149.92 and 74.47 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 149.92 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/149.92 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 149.92 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 11,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164.54/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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