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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 153.69 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 153.69 and 74.52 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 153.69 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/153.69 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 153.69 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 11,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452.98/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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