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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.52 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.52 and 105.18 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.52 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.52 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.52 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 17,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.29/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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