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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.04, 111.19 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.04, 111.19 and 61.84 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.04 : 111.19 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.04/111.19 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.04x = 111.19 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.04x = 6,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.68/74.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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