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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 168.87 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 168.87 and 106.02 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 168.87 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/168.87 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 168.87 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 17,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.60/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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