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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 151.91 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 151.91 and 74.20 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 151.91 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/151.91 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 151.91 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 11,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,270.97/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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