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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.26 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.26 and 74.02 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.26 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.26 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.26 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 12,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,010.49/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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