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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.35 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.35 and 74.24 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.35 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.35 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.35 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 11,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.94/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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