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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.55, 150.95 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.55, 150.95 and 74.59 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.55 : 150.95 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.55/150.95 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.55x = 150.95 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.55x = 11,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259.17/109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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