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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 155.80 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 155.80 and 74.08 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 155.80 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/155.80 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 155.80 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 11,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541.66/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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