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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 156.94 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 156.94 and 74.88 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 156.94 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/156.94 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 156.94 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 11,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751.67/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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