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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.80, 111.99 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.80, 111.99 and 72.87 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.80 : 111.99 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.80/111.99 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.80x = 111.99 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.80x = 8,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.71/74.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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