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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.26, 102.51 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.26, 102.51 and 66.48 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.26 : 102.51 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.26/102.51 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.26x = 102.51 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.26x = 6,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814.69/74.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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