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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.58 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.58 and 100.92 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.58 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.58 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.58 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 17,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214.93/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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