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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.64, 169.75 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.64, 169.75 and 96.44 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.64 : 169.75 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.64/169.75 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.64x = 169.75 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.64x = 16,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370.69/113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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