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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.64, 162.85 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.64, 162.85 and 74.40 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.64 : 162.85 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.64/162.85 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.64x = 162.85 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.64x = 12,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115.59/108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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