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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.52, 110.88 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.52, 110.88 and 71.64 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.52 : 110.88 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.52/110.88 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.52x = 110.88 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.52x = 7,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943.44/74.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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