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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 102.90 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 102.90 and 56.13 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 102.90 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/102.90 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 102.90 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 5,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775.60/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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