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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.91, 111.57 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.91, 111.57 and 74.01 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.91 : 111.57 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.91/111.57 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.91x = 111.57 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.91x = 8,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,257.30/74.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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