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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 169.93 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 169.93 and 74.92 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 169.93 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/169.93 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 169.93 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 12,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,731.16/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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