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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 170.04 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 170.04 and 77.50 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 170.04 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/170.04 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 170.04 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 13,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.10/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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