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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.84, 112.14 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.84, 112.14 and 60.68 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.84 : 112.14 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.84/112.14 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.84x = 112.14 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.84x = 6,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804.66/74.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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