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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111.50 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111.50 and 65.55 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111.50 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111.50 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111.50 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 7,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308.99/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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