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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.24 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.24 and 81.12 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.24 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.24 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.24 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 13,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809.87/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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