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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.42, 111.51 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.42, 111.51 and 66.77 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.42 : 111.51 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.42/111.51 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.42x = 111.51 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.42x = 7,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.52/74.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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