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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.74, 163.08 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.74, 163.08 and 74.72 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.74 : 163.08 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.74/163.08 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.74x = 163.08 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.74x = 12,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.75/108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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