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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.63, 111.97 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.63, 111.97 and 67.49 is: 101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.63 : 111.97 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.63/111.97 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.63x = 111.97 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.63x = 7,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556.52/74.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.25

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