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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 111.67 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 111.67 and 68.97 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 111.67 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/111.67 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 111.67 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 7,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701.54/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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