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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 152.00 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 152.00 and 74.30 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 152.00 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/152.00 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 152.00 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 11,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293.23/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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