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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.64 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.64 and 99.39 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.64 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.64 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.64 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 16,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.91/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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