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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.15, 110.69 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.15, 110.69 and 68.69 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.15 : 110.69 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.15/110.69 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.15x = 110.69 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.15x = 7,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603.30/74.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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