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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.24, 102 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.24, 102 and 68.96 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.24 : 102 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.24/102 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.24x = 102 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.24x = 7,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.92/74.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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