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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.51, 170.19 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.51, 170.19 and 45.07 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.51 : 170.19 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.51/170.19 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.51x = 170.19 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.51x = 7,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669.61/113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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