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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 170.42 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 170.42 and 98.06 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 170.42 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/170.42 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 170.42 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 16,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,710.04/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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