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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.34 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.34 and 74.52 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.34 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.34 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.34 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 11,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.34/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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