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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 170.07 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 170.07 and 44.96 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 170.07 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/170.07 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 170.07 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 7,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645.50/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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