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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.47, 115.64 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.47, 115.64 and 74.14 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.47 : 115.64 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.47/115.64 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.47x = 115.64 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.47x = 8,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573.55/77.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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