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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 170.61 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 170.61 and 97.49 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 170.61 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/170.61 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 170.61 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 16,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.20/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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