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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.25, 111.38 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.25, 111.38 and 70.83 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.25 : 111.38 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.25/111.38 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.25x = 111.38 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.25x = 7,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888.69/74.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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