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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 169.83 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 169.83 and 74.78 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 169.83 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/169.83 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 169.83 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 12,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.99/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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