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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.56, 111.56 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.56, 111.56 and 72.86 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.56 : 111.56 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.56/111.56 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.56x = 111.56 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.56x = 8,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128.26/74.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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