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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.51 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.51 and 97.29 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.51 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.51 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.51 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 16,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588.92/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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