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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.61 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.61 and 74.33 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.61 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.61 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.61 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 12,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,086.80/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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