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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.12, 168.72 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.12, 168.72 and 105.92 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.12 : 168.72 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.12/168.72 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.12x = 168.72 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.12x = 17,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.82/113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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