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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 112.23 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 112.23 and 68.09 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 112.23 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/112.23 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 112.23 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 7,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641.18/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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