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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 111.26 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 111.26 and 69.76 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 111.26 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/111.26 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 111.26 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 7,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761.50/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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