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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.09, 151.72 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.09, 151.72 and 74.11 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.09 : 151.72 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.09/151.72 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.09x = 151.72 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.09x = 11,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.60/101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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