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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 168.65 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 168.65 and 109.82 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 168.65 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/168.65 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 168.65 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 18,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.16/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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