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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 111.65 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 111.65 and 71.48 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 111.65 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/111.65 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 111.65 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 7,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980.66/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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