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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.22 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.22 and 74.28 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.22 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.22 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.22 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 11,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381.18/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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