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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.28, 110.96 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.28, 110.96 and 73.07 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.28 : 110.96 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.28/110.96 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.28x = 110.96 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.28x = 8,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106.93/74.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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