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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.49, 111.89 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.49, 111.89 and 72.46 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.49 : 111.89 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.49/111.89 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.49x = 111.89 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.49x = 8,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107.55/74.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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