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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.64 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.64 and 74.38 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.64 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.64 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.64 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 11,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,278.98/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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