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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 169.78 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 169.78 and 82.74 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 169.78 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/169.78 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 169.78 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 14,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047.60/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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