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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.66, 170.52 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.66, 170.52 and 103.77 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.66 : 170.52 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.66/170.52 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.66x = 170.52 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.66x = 17,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694.86/113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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