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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 170.07 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 170.07 and 72.92 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 170.07 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/170.07 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 170.07 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 12,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400.65/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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