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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.98, 171.14 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.98, 171.14 and 100.56 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.98 : 171.14 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.98/171.14 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.98x = 171.14 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.98x = 17,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.84/113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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