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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 116.02 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 116.02 and 74.28 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 116.02 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/116.02 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 116.02 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.59/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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