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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 154.17 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 154.17 and 74.95 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 154.17 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/154.17 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 154.17 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 11,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555.04/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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