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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.48 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.48 and 74.81 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.48 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.48 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.48 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 11,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.66/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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