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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.40, 162.63 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.40, 162.63 and 74.11 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.40 : 162.63 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.40/162.63 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.40x = 162.63 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.40x = 12,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.51/108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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