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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.07, 169.71 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.07, 169.71 and 72 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.07 : 169.71 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.07/169.71 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.07x = 169.71 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.07x = 12,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219.12/113.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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