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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.10, 111.36 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.10, 111.36 and 72.18 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.10 : 111.36 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.10/111.36 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.10x = 111.36 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.10x = 8,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037.96/74.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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