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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 103.06 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 103.06 and 68.04 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 103.06 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/103.06 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 103.06 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.20/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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