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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 153.29 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 153.29 and 74.08 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 153.29 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/153.29 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 153.29 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 11,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,355.72/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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