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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.93, 151.47 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.93, 151.47 and 74.96 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.93 : 151.47 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.93/151.47 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.93x = 151.47 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.93x = 11,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354.57/109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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