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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 169.64 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 169.64 and 111.14 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 169.64 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/169.64 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 169.64 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 18,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.79/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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