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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.93, 170.65 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.93, 170.65 and 104.28 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.93 : 170.65 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.93/170.65 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.93x = 170.65 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.93x = 17,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795.38/113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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