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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.45 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.45 and 74.71 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.45 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.45 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.45 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 12,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211.35/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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