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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.92, 111.89 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.92, 111.89 and 61.23 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.92 : 111.89 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.92/111.89 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.92x = 111.89 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.92x = 6,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851.02/74.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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