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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.21 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.21 and 74.35 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.21 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.21 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.21 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 11,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167.74/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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