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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 169.68 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 169.68 and 96.16 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 169.68 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/169.68 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 169.68 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 16,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.43/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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