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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 169.77 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 169.77 and 112.23 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 169.77 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/169.77 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 169.77 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 19,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053.29/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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