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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.60, 162.91 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.60, 162.91 and 74.70 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.60 : 162.91 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.60/162.91 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.60x = 162.91 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.60x = 12,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169.38/108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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