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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 103.14 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 103.14 and 68.46 is: 94.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 103.14 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/103.14 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 103.14 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 7,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060.96/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.64

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