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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 170.03 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 170.03 and 44.85 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 170.03 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/170.03 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 170.03 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 7,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625.62/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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