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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.27 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.27 and 67.28 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.27 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.27 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.27 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 7,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486.57/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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