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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.94, 111 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.94, 111 and 71.06 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.94 : 111 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.94/111 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.94x = 111 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.94x = 7,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887.66/73.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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