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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.69, 111.90 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.69, 111.90 and 54.30 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.69 : 111.90 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.69/111.90 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.69x = 111.90 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.69x = 6,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076.17/74.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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