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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.97, 103.46 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.97, 103.46 and 68.49 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.97 : 103.46 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.97/103.46 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.97x = 103.46 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.97x = 7,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085.63/74.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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