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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.23 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.23 and 73.96 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.23 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.23 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.23 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 8,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226.57/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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