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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.61, 111.69 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.61, 111.69 and 67.73 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.61 : 111.69 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.61/111.69 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.61x = 111.69 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.61x = 7,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564.21/74.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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