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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 169.10 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 169.10 and 35.74 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 169.10 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/169.10 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 169.10 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 6,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.61/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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