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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 170.84 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 170.84 and 94.83 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 170.84 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/170.84 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 170.84 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 16,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200.76/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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