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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 169.70 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 169.70 and 101.77 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 169.70 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/169.70 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 169.70 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 17,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.44/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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