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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.06 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.06 and 74.70 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.06 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.06 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.06 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 8,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520.28/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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