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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 168.99 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 168.99 and 110.46 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 168.99 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/168.99 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 168.99 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 18,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.64/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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