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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.94, 171.72 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.94, 171.72 and 108.09 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.94 : 171.72 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.94/171.72 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.94x = 171.72 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.94x = 18,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.21/113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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