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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.17, 111.03 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.17, 111.03 and 56.89 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.17 : 111.03 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.17/111.03 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.17x = 111.03 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.17x = 6,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.50/74.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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