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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 169.88 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 169.88 and 72.82 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 169.88 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/169.88 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 169.88 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 12,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370.66/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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