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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 170.47 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 170.47 and 100.18 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 170.47 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/170.47 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 170.47 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 17,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077.68/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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