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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.77 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.77 and 74.09 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.77 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.77 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.77 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 11,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540.31/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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