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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 111.34 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 111.34 and 73.83 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 111.34 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/111.34 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 111.34 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 8,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220.23/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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