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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.22, 111.36 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.22, 111.36 and 73.92 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.22 : 111.36 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.22/111.36 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.22x = 111.36 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.22x = 8,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.73/74.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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