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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.41 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.41 and 66.97 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.41 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.41 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.41 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 7,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460.79/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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