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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.49, 170.24 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.49, 170.24 and 77.45 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.49 : 170.24 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.49/170.24 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.49x = 170.24 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.49x = 13,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183.85/113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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