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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.10 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.10 and 74.74 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.10 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.10 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.10 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 12,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190.09/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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