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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.25 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.25 and 79.22 is: 118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.25 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.25 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.25 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 13,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.58/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.89

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