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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.64, 111.90 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.64, 111.90 and 61.18 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.64 : 111.90 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.64/111.90 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.64x = 111.90 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.64x = 6,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,846.04/74.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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