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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74, 111.12 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74, 111.12 and 61.04 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 111.12 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/111.12 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 111.12 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 6,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782.76/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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