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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.52, 155 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.52, 155 and 74.54 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.52 : 155 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.52/155 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.52x = 155 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.52x = 11,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,553.70/103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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