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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 169.54 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 169.54 and 74.47 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 169.54 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/169.54 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 169.54 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 12,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625.64/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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