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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.14, 102.35 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.14, 102.35 and 55.73 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.14 : 102.35 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.14/102.35 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.14x = 102.35 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.14x = 5,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,703.63/74.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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