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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.45, 170.03 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.45, 170.03 and 100.59 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.45 : 170.03 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.45/170.03 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.45x = 170.03 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.45x = 17,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102.81/113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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