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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 102.23 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 102.23 and 72.71 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 102.23 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/102.23 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 102.23 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 7,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.27/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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