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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 155.94 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 155.94 and 74.28 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 155.94 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/155.94 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 155.94 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 11,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,583.22/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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