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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151.82 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151.82 and 74.25 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151.82 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151.82 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151.82 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 11,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272.82/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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