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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 153.68 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 153.68 and 74.58 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 153.68 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/153.68 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 153.68 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 11,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,461.08/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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