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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.47, 171.27 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.47, 171.27 and 113.47 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.47 : 171.27 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.47/171.27 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.47x = 171.27 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.47x = 19,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434.01/113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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