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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153.12 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153.12 and 74.21 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153.12 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153.12 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153.12 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 11,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.27/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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