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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 103.41 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 103.41 and 61.14 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 103.41 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/103.41 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 103.41 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 6,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322.49/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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