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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 171 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 171 and 107.70 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 171 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/171 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 171 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 18,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.70/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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