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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.42, 170.22 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.42, 170.22 and 70.76 is: 106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.42 : 170.22 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.42/170.22 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.42x = 170.22 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.42x = 12,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044.77/113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.20

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