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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 153.77 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 153.77 and 74.58 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 153.77 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/153.77 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 153.77 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 11,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,468.44/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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