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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.75, 163.19 and 74.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.75, 163.19 and 74.57 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.75 : 163.19 = 74.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.75/163.19 = 74.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.75x = 163.19 × 74.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.75x = 12,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.71/108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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