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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 169.14 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 169.14 and 112.13 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 169.14 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/169.14 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 169.14 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 18,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.82/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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