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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.50, 111.61 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.50, 111.61 and 65.59 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.50 : 111.61 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.50/111.61 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.50x = 111.61 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.50x = 7,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320.50/74.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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