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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.30, 168.96 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.30, 168.96 and 100.85 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.30 : 168.96 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.30/168.96 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.30x = 168.96 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.30x = 17,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039.11/113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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