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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.51, 154.97 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.51, 154.97 and 74.48 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.51 : 154.97 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.51/154.97 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.51x = 154.97 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.51x = 11,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.17/103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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