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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.74, 140.46 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.74, 140.46 and 74.38 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.74 : 140.46 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.74/140.46 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.74x = 140.46 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.74x = 10,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446.86/93.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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