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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 111.94 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 111.94 and 71.07 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 111.94 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/111.94 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 111.94 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 7,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.98/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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