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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.61 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.61 and 74.22 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.61 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.61 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.61 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 11,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,474.48/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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