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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 110.62 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 110.62 and 66.45 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 110.62 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/110.62 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 110.62 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 7,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350.70/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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