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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.50, 111.62 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.50, 111.62 and 67.74 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.50 : 111.62 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.50/111.62 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.50x = 111.62 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.50x = 7,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.14/74.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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