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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 168.25 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 168.25 and 108.40 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 168.25 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/168.25 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 168.25 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 18,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238.30/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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