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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 169.32 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 169.32 and 74.40 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 169.32 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/169.32 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 169.32 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 12,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.41/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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