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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 102.94 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 102.94 and 70.92 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 102.94 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/102.94 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 102.94 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300.50/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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