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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.22, 156.25 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.22, 156.25 and 74.47 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.22 : 156.25 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.22/156.25 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.22x = 156.25 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.22x = 11,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635.94/113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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