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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.17, 169.41 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.17, 169.41 and 82.73 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.17 : 169.41 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.17/169.41 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.17x = 169.41 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.17x = 14,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015.29/113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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