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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 152.72 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 152.72 and 74.63 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 152.72 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/152.72 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 152.72 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 11,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.49/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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