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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.09, 111.99 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.09, 111.99 and 74.06 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.09 : 111.99 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.09/111.99 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.09x = 111.99 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.09x = 8,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.98/75.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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