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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.81, 111.41 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.81, 111.41 and 72.87 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.81 : 111.41 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.81/111.41 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.81x = 111.41 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.81x = 8,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.45/74.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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