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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.93 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.93 and 74.92 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.93 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.93 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.93 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 11,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307.86/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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