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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 169.98 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 169.98 and 107.82 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 169.98 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/169.98 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 169.98 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 18,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,327.24/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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