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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 170.09 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 170.09 and 72.49 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 170.09 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/170.09 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 170.09 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 12,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,329.82/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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