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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 168.84 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 168.84 and 107.18 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 168.84 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/168.84 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 168.84 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 18,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.27/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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