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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 152.37 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 152.37 and 74.64 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 152.37 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/152.37 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 152.37 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 11,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.90/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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