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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.84, 111.56 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.84, 111.56 and 61.07 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.84 : 111.56 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.84/111.56 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.84x = 111.56 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.84x = 6,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812.11/74.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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