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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 169.29 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 169.29 and 110.76 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 169.29 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/169.29 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 169.29 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 18,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750.56/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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