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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.56 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.56 and 74.26 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.56 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.56 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.56 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 11,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.85/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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