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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 169.46 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 169.46 and 103.11 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 169.46 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/169.46 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 169.46 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 17,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472.51/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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