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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 150.39 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 150.39 and 74.62 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 150.39 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/150.39 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 150.39 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 11,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222.10/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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