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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.73, 170.25 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.73, 170.25 and 107.33 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.73 : 170.25 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.73/170.25 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.73x = 170.25 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.73x = 18,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.08/113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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