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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 152.18 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 152.18 and 74.32 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 152.18 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/152.18 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 152.18 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 11,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309.54/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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