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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.67 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.67 and 111.16 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.67 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.67 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.67 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 18,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.31/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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