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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.59, 111.50 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.59, 111.50 and 67.26 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.59 : 111.50 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.59/111.50 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.59x = 111.50 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.59x = 7,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499.00/74.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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