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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 169.09 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 169.09 and 72.23 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 169.09 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/169.09 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 169.09 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 12,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.37/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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