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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 110.60 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 110.60 and 71.76 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 110.60 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/110.60 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 110.60 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 7,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936.66/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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