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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.43, 162.36 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.43, 162.36 and 74.14 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.43 : 162.36 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.43/162.36 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.43x = 162.36 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.43x = 12,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,037.37/108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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