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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.74, 111.48 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.74, 111.48 and 67.05 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.74 : 111.48 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.74/111.48 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.74x = 111.48 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.74x = 7,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474.73/74.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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