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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.80, 162.99 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.80, 162.99 and 74.46 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.80 : 162.99 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.80/162.99 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.80x = 162.99 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.80x = 12,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,136.24/108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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