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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 153.14 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 153.14 and 74.70 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 153.14 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/153.14 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 153.14 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 11,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439.18/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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