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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 101.98 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 101.98 and 68.19 is: 93.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 101.98 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/101.98 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 101.98 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 6,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954.02/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.97

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