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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.77 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.77 and 74.24 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.77 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.77 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.77 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 12,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529.25/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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