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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.04, 168.66 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.04, 168.66 and 96.84 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.04 : 168.66 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.04/168.66 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.04x = 168.66 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.04x = 16,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333.03/113.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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