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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 169.90 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 169.90 and 74.68 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 169.90 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/169.90 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 169.90 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 12,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,688.13/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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