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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.60, 111.78 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.60, 111.78 and 71.96 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.60 : 111.78 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.60/111.78 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.60x = 111.78 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.60x = 8,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043.69/74.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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