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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.46 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.46 and 100.50 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.46 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.46 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.46 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 17,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.23/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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