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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 111.54 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 111.54 and 66.12 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 111.54 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/111.54 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 111.54 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 7,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375.02/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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