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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.14, 169.56 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.14, 169.56 and 72.44 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.14 : 169.56 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.14/169.56 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.14x = 169.56 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.14x = 12,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282.93/113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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