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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.20 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.20 and 101.99 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.20 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.20 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.20 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 17,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.25/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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