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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 170.87 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 170.87 and 104.07 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 170.87 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/170.87 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 170.87 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 17,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781.92/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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