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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.19 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.19 and 112.51 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.19 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.19 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.19 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 19,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148.08/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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