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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 168.47 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 168.47 and 106.12 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 168.47 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/168.47 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 168.47 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 17,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.19/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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