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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 165.87 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 165.87 and 74.56 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 165.87 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/165.87 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 165.87 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 12,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.27/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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