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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 171.37 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 171.37 and 103.88 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 171.37 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/171.37 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 171.37 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 17,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801.92/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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