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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.60, 171.27 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.60, 171.27 and 105.77 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.60 : 171.27 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.60/171.27 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.60x = 171.27 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.60x = 18,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.66/113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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