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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.73 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.73 and 110.44 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.73 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.73 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.73 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 18,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855.30/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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