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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.29, 170.08 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.29, 170.08 and 104.34 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.29 : 170.08 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.29/170.08 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.29x = 170.08 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.29x = 17,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,746.15/113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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