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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.34, 111.43 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.34, 111.43 and 54.15 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.34 : 111.43 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.34/111.43 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.34x = 111.43 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.34x = 6,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033.93/74.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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