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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.25 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.25 and 107.74 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.25 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.25 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.25 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 18,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.74/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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