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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.13, 110.66 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.13, 110.66 and 68.42 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.13 : 110.66 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.13/110.66 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.13x = 110.66 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.13x = 7,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570.97/74.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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