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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 170.07 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 170.07 and 81.51 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 170.07 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/170.07 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 170.07 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 13,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.41/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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