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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 170.22 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 170.22 and 73.23 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 170.22 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/170.22 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 170.22 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 12,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465.21/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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