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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.39, 111.65 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.39, 111.65 and 66.69 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.39 : 111.65 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.39/111.65 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.39x = 111.65 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.39x = 7,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.61/74.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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