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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 169.89 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 169.89 and 67.72 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 169.89 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/169.89 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 169.89 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 11,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504.95/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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