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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 153.04 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 153.04 and 74.99 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 153.04 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/153.04 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 153.04 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 11,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,476.81/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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