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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.84, 111.99 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.84, 111.99 and 68.90 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.84 : 111.99 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.84/111.99 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.84x = 111.99 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.84x = 7,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716.11/74.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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