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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.36 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.36 and 74.05 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.36 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.36 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.36 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 11,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134.16/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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