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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 162.90 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 162.90 and 74.68 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 162.90 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/162.90 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 162.90 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 12,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164.96/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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