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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.07, 110.51 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.07, 110.51 and 67.23 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.07 : 110.51 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.07/110.51 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.07x = 110.51 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.07x = 7,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.25/74.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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