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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 113.58 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 113.58 and 74.70 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 113.58 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/113.58 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 113.58 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 8,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484.43/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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