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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 154.54 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 154.54 and 74.13 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 154.54 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/154.54 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 154.54 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 11,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,456.05/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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