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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 151.65 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 151.65 and 74.35 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 151.65 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/151.65 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 151.65 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 11,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.18/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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