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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.98 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.98 and 73.51 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.98 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.98 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.98 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 8,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.55/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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