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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 168.88 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 168.88 and 94.88 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 168.88 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/168.88 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 168.88 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 16,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.33/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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