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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.55, 156.63 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.55, 156.63 and 74.17 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.55 : 156.63 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.55/156.63 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.55x = 156.63 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.55x = 11,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617.25/113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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