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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.50, 111.02 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.50, 111.02 and 72.05 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.50 : 111.02 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.50/111.02 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.50x = 111.02 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.50x = 7,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998.99/74.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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