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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 155.78 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 155.78 and 74.14 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 155.78 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/155.78 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 155.78 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 11,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.53/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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