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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 171.59 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 171.59 and 101.88 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 171.59 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/171.59 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 171.59 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 17,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.08/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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