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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 110.92 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 110.92 and 61.20 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 110.92 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/110.92 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 110.92 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 6,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788.30/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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