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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 111.99 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 111.99 and 71.19 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 111.99 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/111.99 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 111.99 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 7,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972.57/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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