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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 169.76 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 169.76 and 103.81 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 169.76 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/169.76 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 169.76 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 17,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.79/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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