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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.53 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.53 and 74.47 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.53 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.53 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.53 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 11,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432.61/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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