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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.69 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.69 and 74.10 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.69 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.69 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.69 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 12,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499.93/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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