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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.08 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.08 and 74.64 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.08 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.08 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.08 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 11,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,201.97/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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