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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.22, 168.87 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.22, 168.87 and 109.80 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.22 : 168.87 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.22/168.87 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.22x = 168.87 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.22x = 18,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.93/113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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