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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 153.15 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 153.15 and 74.06 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 153.15 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/153.15 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 153.15 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 11,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342.29/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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