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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.33, 169.89 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.33, 169.89 and 72.75 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.33 : 169.89 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.33/169.89 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.33x = 169.89 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.33x = 12,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359.50/113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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