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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.83 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.83 and 100.09 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.83 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.83 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.83 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 17,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098.37/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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