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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 155.57 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 155.57 and 74.87 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 155.57 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/155.57 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 155.57 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 11,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,648.25/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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