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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 170.64 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 170.64 and 97.66 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 170.64 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/170.64 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 170.64 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 16,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.70/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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