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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.29, 111.95 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.29, 111.95 and 67.46 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.29 : 111.95 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.29/111.95 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.29x = 111.95 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.29x = 7,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551.25/74.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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