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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.78 and 72.43 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.78 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.78 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.78 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 8,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095.95/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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