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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 169.44 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 169.44 and 74.47 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 169.44 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/169.44 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 169.44 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 12,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.77/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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