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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 170.09 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 170.09 and 79.16 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 170.09 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/170.09 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 170.09 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 13,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.95/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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