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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.47 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.47 and 74.61 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.47 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.47 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.47 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 11,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,375.79/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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