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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 169.98 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 169.98 and 107.16 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 169.98 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/169.98 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 169.98 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 18,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215.06/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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