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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.29, 170.16 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.29, 170.16 and 108.28 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.29 : 170.16 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.29/170.16 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.29x = 170.16 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.29x = 18,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424.92/113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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