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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 150.86 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 150.86 and 74.41 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 150.86 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/150.86 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 150.86 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 11,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225.30/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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