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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.31 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.31 and 74.25 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.31 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.31 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.31 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 11,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.27/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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