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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.99, 150.31 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.99, 150.31 and 74.01 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.99 : 150.31 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.99/150.31 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.99x = 150.31 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.99x = 11,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124.44/108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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