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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 169.92 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 169.92 and 75.09 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 169.92 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/169.92 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 169.92 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 12,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759.29/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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