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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 155.69 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 155.69 and 74.58 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 155.69 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/155.69 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 155.69 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 11,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610.54/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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