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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 153.29 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 153.29 and 74.30 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 153.29 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/153.29 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 153.29 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 11,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389.08/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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