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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.44, 111.62 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.44, 111.62 and 68.08 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.44 : 111.62 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.44/111.62 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.44x = 111.62 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.44x = 7,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.85/74.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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