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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.57, 170.36 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.57, 170.36 and 112.20 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.57 : 170.36 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.57/170.36 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.57x = 170.36 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.57x = 19,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114.39/113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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