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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.63 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.63 and 74.55 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.63 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.63 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.63 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 11,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453.12/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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