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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.57 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.57 and 74.85 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.57 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.57 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.57 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 11,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,419.86/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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