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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.94, 171.18 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.94, 171.18 and 110.16 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.94 : 171.18 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.94/171.18 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.94x = 171.18 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.94x = 18,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857.19/113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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