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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.03 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.03 and 64.18 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.03 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.03 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.03 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 7,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.91/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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