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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 150.91 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 150.91 and 49.23 is: 73.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 150.91 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/150.91 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 150.91 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 7,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.30/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.75

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