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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 169.83 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 169.83 and 74.29 is: 111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 169.83 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/169.83 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 169.83 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 12,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616.01/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.23

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