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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 168.97 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 168.97 and 109.04 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 168.97 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/168.97 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 168.97 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 18,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424.49/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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