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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.75, 170.72 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.75, 170.72 and 106.46 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.75 : 170.72 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.75/170.72 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.75x = 170.72 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.75x = 18,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.00/113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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