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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 152.22 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 152.22 and 74.60 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 152.22 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/152.22 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 152.22 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 11,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,355.61/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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