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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.10, 111.84 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.10, 111.84 and 71.56 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.10 : 111.84 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.10/111.84 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.10x = 111.84 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.10x = 8,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.27/74.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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