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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 168.98 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 168.98 and 113.19 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 168.98 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/168.98 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 168.98 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 19,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126.28/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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