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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 170.01 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 170.01 and 72.66 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 170.01 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/170.01 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 170.01 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 12,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352.93/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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