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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.28, 170.14 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.28, 170.14 and 100.07 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.28 : 170.14 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.28/170.14 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.28x = 170.14 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.28x = 17,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025.91/113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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