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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.27, 150.77 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.27, 150.77 and 74.36 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.27 : 150.77 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.27/150.77 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.27x = 150.77 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.27x = 11,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211.82/109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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