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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 102.78 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 102.78 and 70.84 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 102.78 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/102.78 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 102.78 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 7,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280.94/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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