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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.68 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.68 and 74.12 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.68 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.68 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.68 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 11,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.52/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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