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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 170.26 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 170.26 and 109.92 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 170.26 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/170.26 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 170.26 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 18,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714.43/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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