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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 170.08 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 170.08 and 105.63 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 170.08 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/170.08 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 170.08 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 17,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965.55/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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