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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 111.04 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 111.04 and 74 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 111.04 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/111.04 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 111.04 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 8,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.96/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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