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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 155.19 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 155.19 and 73.74 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 155.19 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/155.19 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 155.19 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 11,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443.71/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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