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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 168.86 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 168.86 and 91.44 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 168.86 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/168.86 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 168.86 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 15,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.56/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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