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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.14, 169.28 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.14, 169.28 and 78.96 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.14 : 169.28 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.14/169.28 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.14x = 169.28 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.14x = 13,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365.95/113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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