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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.76 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.76 and 74.94 is: 112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.76 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.76 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.76 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 11,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672.65/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.32

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