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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 169.64 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 169.64 and 74.50 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 169.64 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/169.64 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 169.64 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 12,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639.04/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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