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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 169.28 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 169.28 and 109.12 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 169.28 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/169.28 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 169.28 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 18,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,471.83/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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