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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.38, 150.91 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.38, 150.91 and 74.42 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.38 : 150.91 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.38/150.91 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.38x = 150.91 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.38x = 11,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230.77/109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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