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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 112.23 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 112.23 and 61.94 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 112.23 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/112.23 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 112.23 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 6,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.81/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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