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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 110.72 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 110.72 and 67.38 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 110.72 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/110.72 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 110.72 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 7,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459.98/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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