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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.24 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.24 and 73.86 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.24 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.24 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.24 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 8,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.19/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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