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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.38 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.38 and 74.34 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.38 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.38 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.38 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 11,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,401.50/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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