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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 158.70 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 158.70 and 113.10 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 158.70 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/158.70 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 158.70 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 17,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948.97/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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