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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.66, 111.88 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.66, 111.88 and 72.87 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.66 : 111.88 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.66/111.88 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.66x = 111.88 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.66x = 8,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152.70/74.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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