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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.69, 168.81 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.69, 168.81 and 74.08 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 168.81 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/168.81 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 168.81 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 12,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.44/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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