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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.31, 169.84 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.31, 169.84 and 97.82 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.31 : 169.84 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.31/169.84 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.31x = 169.84 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.31x = 16,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613.75/113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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