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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 169.68 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 169.68 and 97.44 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 169.68 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/169.68 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 169.68 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 16,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533.62/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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