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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 152.16 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 152.16 and 74.04 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 152.16 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/152.16 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 152.16 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 11,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265.82/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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