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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 170.03 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 170.03 and 67.68 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 170.03 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/170.03 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 170.03 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 11,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507.29/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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