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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.73 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.73 and 105.55 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.73 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.73 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.73 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 18,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.12/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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