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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.71, 170.64 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.71, 170.64 and 105.26 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.71 : 170.64 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.71/170.64 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.71x = 170.64 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.71x = 17,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.57/113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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