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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.20 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.20 and 75.13 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.20 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.20 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.20 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 12,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.79/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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