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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.57 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.57 and 74.22 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.57 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.57 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.57 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 8,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280.73/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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