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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.17, 169.48 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.17, 169.48 and 111.19 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.17 : 169.48 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.17/169.48 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.17x = 169.48 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.17x = 18,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844.48/113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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