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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.94, 127.41 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.94, 127.41 and 74.83 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.94 : 127.41 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.94/127.41 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.94x = 127.41 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.94x = 9,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,534.09/84.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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