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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 169.96 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 169.96 and 111.68 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 169.96 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/169.96 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 169.96 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 18,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981.13/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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