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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 102.66 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 102.66 and 67.19 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 102.66 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/102.66 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 102.66 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 6,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897.21/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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