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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.46, 150.97 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.46, 150.97 and 74.02 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.46 : 150.97 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.46/150.97 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.46x = 150.97 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.46x = 11,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,174.80/109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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