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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 169.65 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 169.65 and 104.94 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 169.65 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/169.65 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 169.65 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 17,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803.07/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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