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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.34, 110.88 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.34, 110.88 and 68.67 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.34 : 110.88 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.34/110.88 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.34x = 110.88 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.34x = 7,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614.13/74.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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