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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 113.73 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 113.73 and 74.14 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 113.73 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/113.73 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 113.73 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 8,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431.94/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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