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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.15 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.15 and 94.40 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.15 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.15 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.15 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 16,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.16/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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