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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 169.32 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 169.32 and 96.22 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 169.32 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/169.32 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 169.32 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 16,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292.54/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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