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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.57, 111.90 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.57, 111.90 and 61.70 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.57 : 111.90 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.57/111.90 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.57x = 111.90 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.57x = 6,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904.23/74.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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