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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 169.53 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 169.53 and 78.87 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 169.53 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/169.53 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 169.53 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 13,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370.83/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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