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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.07, 102.46 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.07, 102.46 and 65.45 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.07 : 102.46 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.07/102.46 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.07x = 102.46 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.07x = 6,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.01/74.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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