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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.90, 103.52 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.90, 103.52 and 71.16 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.90 : 103.52 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.90/103.52 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.90x = 103.52 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.90x = 7,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366.48/74.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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