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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.99, 169.21 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.99, 169.21 and 74.35 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.99 : 169.21 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.99/169.21 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.99x = 169.21 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.99x = 12,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580.76/112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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