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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.20, 111.16 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.20, 111.16 and 60.66 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.20 : 111.16 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.20/111.16 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.20x = 111.16 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.20x = 6,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742.97/74.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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