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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.13, 150.57 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.13, 150.57 and 74.16 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 150.57 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/150.57 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 150.57 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 11,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166.27/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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