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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.38, 170.08 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.38, 170.08 and 67.78 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.38 : 170.08 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.38/170.08 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.38x = 170.08 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.38x = 11,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528.02/113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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