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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.93, 150.42 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.93, 150.42 and 74.04 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.93 : 150.42 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.93/150.42 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.93x = 150.42 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.93x = 11,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,137.10/108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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