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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.83, 112.19 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.83, 112.19 and 68.48 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.83 : 112.19 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.83/112.19 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.83x = 112.19 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.83x = 7,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.43/74.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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