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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 170.68 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 170.68 and 112.44 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 170.68 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/170.68 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 170.68 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 19,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,191.26/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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