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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 102.51 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 102.51 and 72.32 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 102.51 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/102.51 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 102.51 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 7,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.52/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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