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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 149.13 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 149.13 and 74.91 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 149.13 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/149.13 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 149.13 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 11,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171.33/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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