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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.06, 169.61 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.06, 169.61 and 72.51 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.06 : 169.61 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.06/169.61 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.06x = 169.61 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.06x = 12,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298.06/113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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