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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 171.20 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 171.20 and 112.17 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 171.20 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/171.20 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 171.20 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 19,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203.50/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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