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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 170.24 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 170.24 and 101.57 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 170.24 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/170.24 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 170.24 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 17,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.96/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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