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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 149.94 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 149.94 and 74.34 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 149.94 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/149.94 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 149.94 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 11,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,146.54/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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