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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 151.74 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 151.74 and 74.04 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 151.74 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/151.74 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 151.74 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 11,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234.83/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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