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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.12, 150.36 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.12, 150.36 and 74.56 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.12 : 150.36 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.12/150.36 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.12x = 150.36 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.12x = 11,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,210.84/109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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