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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 110.99 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 110.99 and 71.32 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 110.99 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/110.99 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 110.99 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 7,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915.81/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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