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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.12 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.12 and 111.02 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.12 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.12 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.12 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 18,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887.11/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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