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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.66, 170.48 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.66, 170.48 and 105.92 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.66 : 170.48 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.66/170.48 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.66x = 170.48 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.66x = 18,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057.24/113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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