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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.54, 102.91 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.54, 102.91 and 66.74 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.54 : 102.91 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.54/102.91 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.54x = 102.91 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.54x = 6,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868.21/74.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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