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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.58, 111.78 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.58, 111.78 and 71.16 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.58 : 111.78 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.58/111.78 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.58x = 111.78 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.58x = 7,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.26/74.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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