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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 169.57 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 169.57 and 106.88 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 169.57 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/169.57 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 169.57 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 18,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122.93/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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