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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 111.66 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 111.66 and 56.23 is: 84.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 111.66 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/111.66 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 111.66 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 6,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278.36/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.68

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