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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 155.17 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 155.17 and 74.65 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 155.17 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/155.17 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 155.17 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 11,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.58/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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