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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 154.08 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 154.08 and 74.77 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 154.08 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/154.08 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 154.08 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 11,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,520.56/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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