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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 170.39 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 170.39 and 100.13 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 170.39 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/170.39 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 170.39 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 17,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059.99/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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