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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 169.26 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 169.26 and 74.44 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 169.26 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/169.26 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 169.26 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 12,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.71/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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