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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.78, 111.69 and 70.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.78, 111.69 and 70.64 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.78 : 111.69 = 70.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.78/111.69 = 70.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.78x = 111.69 × 70.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.78x = 7,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889.43/74.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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