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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 153.74 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 153.74 and 74.14 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 153.74 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/153.74 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 153.74 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 11,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,398.28/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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