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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 153.45 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 153.45 and 74.25 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 153.45 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/153.45 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 153.45 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 11,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393.66/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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