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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 102.66 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 102.66 and 67.66 is: 93.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 102.66 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/102.66 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 102.66 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 6,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945.98/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.18

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