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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.33 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.33 and 74.29 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.33 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.33 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.33 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 11,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,390.89/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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