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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.67, 111.90 and 56.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.67, 111.90 and 56.65 is: 84.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.67 : 111.90 = 56.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.67/111.90 = 56.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.67x = 111.90 × 56.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.67x = 6,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339.14/74.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.90

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