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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 152.19 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 152.19 and 74.22 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 152.19 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/152.19 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 152.19 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 11,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295.54/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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