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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.22, 155.43 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.22, 155.43 and 74.53 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.22 : 155.43 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.22/155.43 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.22x = 155.43 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.22x = 11,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,583.05/103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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