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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.50, 170.04 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.50, 170.04 and 76.84 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 170.04 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/170.04 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 170.04 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 13,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065.87/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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