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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.38, 162.54 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.38, 162.54 and 74.36 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.38 : 162.54 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.38/162.54 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.38x = 162.54 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.38x = 12,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,086.47/108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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