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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 170.82 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 170.82 and 109.88 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 170.82 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/170.82 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 170.82 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 18,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769.70/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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