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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.31, 170.10 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.31, 170.10 and 77.22 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.31 : 170.10 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.31/170.10 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.31x = 170.10 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.31x = 13,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.12/113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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