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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.10, 111.21 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.10, 111.21 and 68.22 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.10 : 111.21 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.10/111.21 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.10x = 111.21 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.10x = 7,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586.75/74.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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