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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.46, 170.09 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.46, 170.09 and 45.03 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.46 : 170.09 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.46/170.09 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.46x = 170.09 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.46x = 7,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659.15/113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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