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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 169.35 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 169.35 and 112.76 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 169.35 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/169.35 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 169.35 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 19,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095.06/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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