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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 153.16 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 153.16 and 74.12 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 153.16 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/153.16 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 153.16 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 11,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352.42/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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