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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.46, 169.84 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.46, 169.84 and 74.89 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.46 : 169.84 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.46/169.84 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.46x = 169.84 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.46x = 12,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.32/113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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