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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 169.76 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 169.76 and 105.52 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 169.76 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/169.76 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 169.76 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 17,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.08/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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