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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.40 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.40 and 74.27 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.40 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.40 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.40 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 11,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393.02/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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