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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.72, 171.59 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.72, 171.59 and 109.50 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.72 : 171.59 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.72/171.59 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.72x = 171.59 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.72x = 18,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789.11/113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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