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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.60, 162.84 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.60, 162.84 and 74.34 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.60 : 162.84 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.60/162.84 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.60x = 162.84 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.60x = 12,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105.53/108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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