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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.46 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.46 and 99.48 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.46 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.46 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.46 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 16,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957.36/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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