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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.19, 110.93 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.19, 110.93 and 66.09 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.19 : 110.93 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.19/110.93 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.19x = 110.93 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.19x = 7,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331.03/74.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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