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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.64 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.64 and 94.62 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.64 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.64 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.64 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 16,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.96/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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