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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.73 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.73 and 74.58 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.73 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.73 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.73 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 12,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360.14/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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