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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.69 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.69 and 74.04 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.69 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.69 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.69 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 8,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269.53/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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