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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.64 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.64 and 97.60 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.64 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.64 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.64 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 16,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.46/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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