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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 170.40 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 170.40 and 97.52 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 170.40 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/170.40 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 170.40 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 16,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.92/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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