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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 111.39 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 111.39 and 68.14 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 111.39 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/111.39 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 111.39 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 7,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.11/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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