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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.80, 150.28 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.80, 150.28 and 74.30 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.80 : 150.28 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.80/150.28 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.80x = 150.28 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.80x = 11,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165.99/99.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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