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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.34, 162.30 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.34, 162.30 and 74.02 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.34 : 162.30 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.34/162.30 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.34x = 162.30 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.34x = 12,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013.45/108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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