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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.02, 110.59 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.02, 110.59 and 70.66 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.02 : 110.59 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.02/110.59 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.02x = 110.59 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.02x = 7,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814.29/74.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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