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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.05, 150.46 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.05, 150.46 and 74.01 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.05 : 150.46 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.05/150.46 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.05x = 150.46 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.05x = 11,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.92/109.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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