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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.01, 168.49 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.01, 168.49 and 103.97 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.01 : 168.49 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.01/168.49 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.01x = 168.49 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.01x = 17,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.80/113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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