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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 171.04 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 171.04 and 105.80 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 171.04 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/171.04 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 171.04 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 18,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.03/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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