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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 171.17 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 171.17 and 111.29 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 171.17 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/171.17 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 171.17 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 19,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.10/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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