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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.58 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.58 and 107.74 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.58 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.58 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.58 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 18,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.55/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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