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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.05, 169.71 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.05, 169.71 and 76.87 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.05 : 169.71 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.05/169.71 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.05x = 169.71 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.05x = 13,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045.61/113.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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