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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 153.96 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 153.96 and 74.82 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 153.96 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/153.96 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 153.96 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 11,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519.29/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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