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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 163.08 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 163.08 and 74.55 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 163.08 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/163.08 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 163.08 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 12,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157.61/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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