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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.06, 111.18 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.06, 111.18 and 72.34 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.06 : 111.18 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.06/111.18 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.06x = 111.18 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.06x = 8,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042.76/74.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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