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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.31 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.31 and 96.46 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.31 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.31 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.31 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 16,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428.10/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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