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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 151.90 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 151.90 and 74.08 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 151.90 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/151.90 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 151.90 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 11,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,252.75/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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