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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.93 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.93 and 74.69 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.93 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.93 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.93 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 11,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.76/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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