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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.10 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.10 and 99.90 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.10 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.10 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.10 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 16,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,992.99/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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