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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 111 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 111 and 70.22 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 111 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/111 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 111 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 7,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794.42/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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