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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 150.84 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 150.84 and 74.72 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 150.84 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/150.84 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 150.84 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 11,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,270.76/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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