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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 170 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 170 and 99.92 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 170 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/170 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 170 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 16,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986.40/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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