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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.09, 113.45 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.09, 113.45 and 74.27 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.09 : 113.45 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.09/113.45 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.09x = 113.45 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.09x = 8,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.62/76.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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