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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.91, 171.12 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.91, 171.12 and 111.09 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 171.12 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/171.12 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 171.12 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 19,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.72/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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