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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.55, 153.99 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.55, 153.99 and 74.74 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.55 : 153.99 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.55/153.99 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.55x = 153.99 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.55x = 11,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,509.21/111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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