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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.78, 170.49 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.78, 170.49 and 100.41 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.78 : 170.49 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.78/170.49 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.78x = 170.49 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.78x = 17,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118.90/113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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