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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.97, 171.05 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.97, 171.05 and 105.47 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.97 : 171.05 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.97/171.05 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.97x = 171.05 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.97x = 18,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039.90/113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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