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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.12, 111.77 and 71.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.12, 111.77 and 71.73 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.12 : 111.77 = 71.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.12/111.77 = 71.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.12x = 111.77 × 71.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.12x = 8,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.90/74.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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