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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.43 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.43 and 74.36 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.43 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.43 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.43 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 11,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,409.25/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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