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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 171.13 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 171.13 and 113.38 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 171.13 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/171.13 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 171.13 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 19,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.58/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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