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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 169.46 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 169.46 and 61.74 is: 92.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 169.46 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/169.46 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 169.46 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 10,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462.46/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.49

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