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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.23, 111.49 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.23, 111.49 and 70.14 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.23 : 111.49 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.23/111.49 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.23x = 111.49 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.23x = 7,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819.73/74.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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