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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 112.91 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 112.91 and 61.70 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 112.91 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/112.91 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 112.91 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 6,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966.98/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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