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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 168.96 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 168.96 and 83.87 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 168.96 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/168.96 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 168.96 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 14,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169.41/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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