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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 168.89 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 168.89 and 74.17 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 168.89 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/168.89 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 168.89 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 12,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.88/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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