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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.80, 171.26 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.80, 171.26 and 102.62 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.80 : 171.26 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.80/171.26 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.80x = 171.26 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.80x = 17,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.70/113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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