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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.89, 169.26 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.89, 169.26 and 74.33 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.89 : 169.26 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.89/169.26 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.89x = 169.26 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.89x = 12,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580.25/112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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