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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.83 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.83 and 74.43 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.83 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.83 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.83 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 11,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300.71/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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