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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 169.70 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 169.70 and 71.47 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 169.70 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/169.70 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 169.70 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 12,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128.46/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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