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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.26 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.26 and 74.69 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.26 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.26 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.26 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 11,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,221.79/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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