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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 170.55 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 170.55 and 109.44 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 170.55 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/170.55 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 170.55 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 18,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.99/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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