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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.90, 171.05 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.90, 171.05 and 108.77 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.90 : 171.05 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.90/171.05 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.90x = 171.05 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.90x = 18,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.71/113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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