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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.85, 155.54 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.85, 155.54 and 74.84 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.85 : 155.54 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.85/155.54 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.85x = 155.54 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.85x = 11,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.46/103.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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