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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.47, 111.73 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.47, 111.73 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.47 : 111.73 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.47/111.73 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.47x = 111.73 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.47x = 6,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721.19/74.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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