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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 169.62 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 169.62 and 74.62 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 169.62 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/169.62 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 169.62 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 12,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657.04/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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