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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.94, 111.62 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.94, 111.62 and 74.54 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.94 : 111.62 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.94/111.62 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.94x = 111.62 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.94x = 8,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.15/74.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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