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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 153.50 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 153.50 and 74.44 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 153.50 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/153.50 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 153.50 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 11,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.54/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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