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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 101.96 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 101.96 and 74.04 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 101.96 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/101.96 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 101.96 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 7,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.12/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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