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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.68, 170.68 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.68, 170.68 and 101.68 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.68 : 170.68 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.68/170.68 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.68x = 170.68 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.68x = 17,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.74/113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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