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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.15, 168.71 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.15, 168.71 and 104.28 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.15 : 168.71 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.15/168.71 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.15x = 168.71 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.15x = 17,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.95/113.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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