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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.36, 170.66 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.36, 170.66 and 81.52 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.36 : 170.66 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.36/170.66 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.36x = 170.66 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.36x = 13,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912.20/113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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