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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 169.56 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 169.56 and 72.50 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 169.56 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/169.56 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 169.56 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 12,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293.10/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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