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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.14 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.14 and 65.84 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.14 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.14 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.14 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 6,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724.90/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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