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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.47, 170.30 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.47, 170.30 and 81.07 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.47 : 170.30 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.47/170.30 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.47x = 170.30 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.47x = 13,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806.00/113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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