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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.01, 111.06 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.01, 111.06 and 67.89 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.01 : 111.06 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.01/111.06 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.01x = 111.06 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.01x = 7,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539.86/74.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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