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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 153.27 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 153.27 and 74.28 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 153.27 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/153.27 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 153.27 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 11,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,385.26/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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