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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.35 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.35 and 74.08 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.35 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.35 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.35 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 8,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248.81/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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