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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.04 and 99.60 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.04 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.04 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.04 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 16,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,935.98/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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