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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 168.55 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 168.55 and 110.03 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 168.55 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/168.55 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 168.55 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 18,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544.44/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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