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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.02, 150.50 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.02, 150.50 and 74.13 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.02 : 150.50 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.02/150.50 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.02x = 150.50 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.02x = 11,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,156.57/109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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