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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 168.66 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 168.66 and 106.24 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 168.66 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/168.66 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 168.66 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 17,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918.44/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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