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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 153.14 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 153.14 and 74.22 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 153.14 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/153.14 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 153.14 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 11,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,365.68/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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