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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.45, 170.21 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.45, 170.21 and 102.74 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.45 : 170.21 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.45/170.21 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.45x = 170.21 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.45x = 17,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486.01/113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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