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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.96 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.96 and 74.72 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.96 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.96 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.96 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 11,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429.17/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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