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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.12, 102.30 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.12, 102.30 and 55.74 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.12 : 102.30 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.12/102.30 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.12x = 102.30 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.12x = 5,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702.20/74.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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