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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.02, 111.06 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.02, 111.06 and 68.98 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.02 : 111.06 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.02/111.06 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.02x = 111.06 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.02x = 7,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.92/74.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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