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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.69 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.69 and 74.83 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.69 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.69 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.69 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 11,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.01/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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