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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 169.70 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 169.70 and 104.94 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 169.70 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/169.70 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 169.70 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 17,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807.79/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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