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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 110.98 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 110.98 and 73.22 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 110.98 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/110.98 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 110.98 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 8,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125.59/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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