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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.48 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.48 and 74.06 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.48 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.48 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.48 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 11,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440.99/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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