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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 153.26 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 153.26 and 74.24 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 153.26 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/153.26 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 153.26 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 11,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378.02/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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